G-Amoxicillin 500 mg (Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 6.00 (5 x 10: ৳ 300.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 60.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Amoxicillin trihydrate |
| Company | Gonoshasthaya pharma ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Ear, nose and throat infections
- Lower respiratory tract infections
- Skin and soft tissue infections
- Genito-urinary tract infections
- Venereal disease
- Dental abscess
- Treatment of H. pylori infection and duodenal ulcer disease
Pharmacology
Broad spectrum penicillin, effective against a wide range of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria
Dosage
- Adult:
- 250 mg three times daily
- 500 mg three times daily for severe infections
- Children:
- 125 mg three times daily
- 250 mg three times daily for severe infections
Administration
Reconstituted suspension can be administered by adding the required amount of suspension to milk, fruit juice, or water
Interaction
Concurrent use with Probenecid may result in increased and prolonged blood levels. May affect gut flora and reduce efficacy of combined oral contraceptives
Contraindications
Contraindicated in penicillin hypersensitive patients
Side Effects
- Diarrhoea
- Indigestion
- Occasional rash
- Rarely reported Pseudo-membranous colitis
Pregnancy & Lactation
US FDA pregnancy category B. Caution in pregnant and lactating women
Precautions & Warnings
Possibility of superinfections with mycotic or bacterial pathogens. Discontinue if superinfections occur
Therapeutic Class
Broad spectrum penicillins
Reconstitution
- Amoxycillin 500 mg Injection:
- Intramuscular: Add 2.5 ml water for injection to Amoxycillin 500 mg injection vial
- Intravenous: Dissolve Amoxycillin 500 mg injection in 10 ml water for injection
Storage Conditions
Keep in a dry place away from light and heat. Keep out of the reach of children